Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in the Chicago Western Suburbs
Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Bartlett, Streamwood, Roselle, and Elgin, IL area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.
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Debra Coleman
Aug 5, 2024
Debra A. Coleman (nee Schulze), 70, of Roselle, passed away Monday, August 5, 2024. Debra enjoyed singing and especially spending time with her grandkids. Beloved wife of 48 years to Gary J.; loving mother of Todd (Melissa), Dana (Tommy) Berning, and Craig (Brigid); proud grandmother of Austin, Rylee, Leah, Brooke, Avery, Luke, Sawyer, and Jack; dear sister of Dean (Trish)...
Lewis Kortas
Aug 2, 2024
Lewis S. Kortas, 76, of Roselle, passed away suddenly on August 2, 2024. Born in Chicago on July 31, 1948, he was the loving and caring son of the late Lewis F. and the late Jean (nee:Dul) Kortas. He leaves behind his dearly loved wife of 28 years, Kimberly (nee: Medlicott). He will be sorely missed by his deeply loved...
Shirley Gatz
Aug 2, 2024
Shirley A. Gatz, 89, of South Elgin, died Friday, August 2, 2024. Born February 25, 1935 in Cicero. Shirley was the owner of S&G Ceramics and worked at Elgin Sweeper Company for several years. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, gardening and the occasional game of golf. She will be missed by her family. Beloved mom of Daniel (Laura), Mark (Suzan), Michael...
John Wold
Aug 2, 2024
John R. Wold, 60, of Elgin, IL passed away on August 2, 2024. John was born on April 26, 1964. He is the beloved son of Mary and the late Harold Wold; loving brother of Debbie Colfer, Kim (the late Duane) Pogue, Julie (Doug) Drury, and Bonnie Hanlock; cherished uncle of Jason, Amy, Adam, Elizabeth, Danny, Jimmy, Jessica, Steve and...
Rita Finn
Aug 2, 2024
Rita M. Finn (née Ryan), 81, of Addison, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2024. She was born on December 26, 1942, in Chicago. Rita found immense joy in her family, both immediate and extended, cherishing their gatherings, particularly during the holidays. She dedicated herself as a caregiver, notably to her son Shawn, who battled disabilities throughout his life. Rita's...
Velia Faso
Aug 1, 2024
Velia Faso (nee Gonnella), 69, of Roselle, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 1, 2024, surrounded by family. Velia was born on June 14, 1955, in Barga, Italy, a home she loved and to which she returned frequently. She was a Director of Sales at Roman, Inc., where she worked for 36 years. Velia loved her garden and caring for...
Elsie Kaenel
Jul 31, 2024
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Elsie Pauline (Plank) Kaenel, resident of Lombard, IL, on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at the age of 93. She passed peacefully at home with family by her side. Elsie, also known as Jackie, Chubbs, Little Elf, Elsifer, Gigi K and the Church Lady, was born...
Gina Benfield
Jul 30, 2024
Gina Marie Benfield, 47, of Elgin died July 30, 2024. Gina was the beloved mother of Hunter Benfield, 16 and Steven Benfield III, 13; cherished daughter of Rosemary and the late Sterie Todorov; loving sister of Ken (Danielle), Steve and Tim Todorov; dear aunt of Steven Todorov, Jr., Ashley Todorov and Ryan Todorov; fond great aunt of Tyler. Gina loved...
Elaine Egli
Jul 30, 2024
Elaine S. “Maki” Egli, 90, passed away peacefully surrounded by her daughters on July 30, 2024. Born in 1934 to parents Peter and Ann (Vallis) Siavelis in Chicago, Elaine graduated from Austin High School and obtained her BA in English from Roosevelt University. She married Earl Egli in 1957 and was an English teacher for the Chicago Public Schools until...
Arturo Monarrez Guillen
Jul 29, 2024
Arturo Monarrez Guillen, 62, of Elgin died July 29, 2024. Arturo was the cherished son of Pedro Monarrez and Teresa Guillen de Monarrez; loving brother of Victoria (Guillermo) Monarrez, Sira (Rosendo) Sanchez, Adolfo (Cruz Elva) Monarrez, Maria (Bruno) Diaz, Maria (Matias) Abundes, Irene (Juan) Sanchez and Rosa (Jose) Gonzalez. He will be missed by his loving parents, many loving aunts,...
Ray Saylor
Jul 29, 2024
In loving memory of Ray Saylor
March 4, 1942-July 29, 2024
Ray Saylor was an affectionate, loving, and hard-working individual who had a heart of gold. Born in Harlan County, Kentucky, Ray lived an adventurous life. At 13 years old, he won second place and a gold watch singing Ballad of Davy...
Khemchandbhai Patel
Jul 29, 2024
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 from 1:00 pm until time of cremation 3:00 pm at Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory, 950 S. Bartlett Rd. Bartlett, IL 60103.
Olivia Lopez
Jul 28, 2024
Obituary- Olivia Ann Lopez, 2 months old passed away peacefully on July 28th, 2024. Olivia was born on May 30th 2024 in Oak Lawn IL and lived in Bartlett IL with her parents, Marissa Gustafson and Joseph Lopez. Olivia was loved by so many including Mom, Dad, Grandparents, Uncles, Aunts and Cousins. Memorial visitation Wednesday August 7, 2024 from 3:00pm...
Carol Lans
Jul 28, 2024
Carol Jean Lans, 67, of Hoffman Estates, IL passed away on July 28, 2024. Carol was born on May 13, 1957 to her parents Wilber and Wilma Peters. She is the beloved wife of 44 years to Michael Lans; loving sister of Gil (Cathy) Peters and sister-in-law of Diane (Melinda) Lans-Kautz; cherished aunt of Jackson and Ella; dear friend to...
Wanda Kerans
Jul 27, 2024
Wanda Mae Kerans (nee Tolen), 86, of Schaumburg died July 27, 2024, surrounded by her family. Wanda was the beloved wife of the late Robert; loving mother of Bridget Kerans, Robert D. Kerans, Megan (James) Maslanka, Heather (Duane) Roy, Heidi Kerans and Wanda L. (Geoff) Kachler; proud grandmother of Matthew (Finley) Roy, Joshua Roy, Alexandra Kerans, Caroline Kerans, Emily Maslanka,...
Eugene Condren
Jul 26, 2024
Eugene Condren of Willowbrook, IL, passed away on the 26th of July at the age of 80. He is survived by his two sons, Michael and Thomas. He had requested that there be no funeral and that his body be donated to scientific research. His smile, kindness and ability to laugh and joke around will be missed by all that...
Lachman V. Chablani, Md
Jul 25, 2024
Lachman Vishindas Chablani passed away on July 25, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois at the age of 86, surrounded by his loving children. Lachman was born in 1937 in the province of Sindh, a part of India at the time. The family migrated to Bombay, India in 1947 during the partition of India. Guided by his mother and eldest and beloved...
Gerald Lefler
Jul 24, 2024
Gerald W. Lefler, 75, of Bartlett, IL passed away on July 24, 2024. Jerry was born on March 22, 1949 to his parents James and Margaret Lefler. Jerry was an avid baseball fan his entire life, he enjoyed going to Cubs games with his father as a child and kept that tradition alive with his own children. Later in life...
James "Jim" Mahoney
Jul 24, 2024
James F. "Jim" Mahoney, 66, of Schaumburg, IL ,passed away on Wednesday, July 24 , 2024 surrounded by his immediate family after suffering cardiac arrest. James is survived by his wife of 39 years Josephine (nee Fiore), son James R. Mahoney, daughter Jamie (Niko) Amitrano, sister-in-law Sharon (nee Racutt) Mahoney, nephew John (Julie) Mahoney, niece Nicole (Jimmy) Jankowicz, and nephew...
Richard Hudziak
Jul 23, 2024
Richard A. Hudziak, 71, of Streamwood, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2024. An avid gardener, Richard was a devout Chicago Bears and college football fan. He enjoyed his trips to the homestead in Wild Rose, Wisconsin as well as listening to classical music. Beloved husband of 44 years to Deborah (nee Francis); loving father of Jennifer (Andrew) Chittum and Katie...
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